School Rep

Created by Hannah Manby, Modified on Tue, 13 Aug at 4:51 PM by Hannah Manby

About the role?

School Reps represent Undergraduate and Post Graduate Taught students’ interests at a school level across a variety of channels. What this means is that they need to gather feedback about the issues that affect students in your school. They then discuss with other school reps both inside and outside of your faculty and present them to the university. They might be involved in designing or implementing changes based on the feedback you present.

How to become a School Rep?
Applications for the position of School Rep open in the Spring with successful candidates being invited for a group interview. The group interview panel consists of the SU Academic Representation Coordinator, the Student Partnership and Engagement Officer and School Engagement Leads. Don't worry it is not a daunting process but a chance for us to see what you understand about the role and why you would be suitable. Two candidates from each school are selected to be the School Reps for the next academic year.

What does a School Rep do?

Key Responsibilities:

All responsibilities identified for a Subject Rep
Work with Subject Reps, Education Officer, Students’ Union, and University staff.
Raise feedback from Subject Reps in an appropriate manner
Co-Chair Student Staff Forums
Attend the School Education Forum
Attend the Faculty Learning and Teaching meeting
Attend the Student Union Executive Committee
Attend Student Union Forums and AGMs
Attend University Level Committees
Support the Study Aid and Big Swansea Survey Campaigns

School Rep Personal Qualities

Good organisational skills.
Good time management skills.
Good at communicating with others: Both digitally (zoom meetings, email, etc) and in-person (face to face meetings)
Commitment to making things better for students at Swansea University
Ability to use evidence to build a case
Willingness to work in partnership with other Reps and staff members
Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Commitment to hearing a wide variety of opinions